Answer:
-18
Explanation:
If you turn 2 1/4 into an improper fraction, you get 9/4
Turn -8 into an improper fraction, you get -8/1
Equation: 9/4*-8/1
You can cross cancel the 4 and the 8 so your equation becomes 9/1*-2/1 which becomes 9*-2
Multiply and you get -18 :)